Wednesday, September 21, 2022

September 21, 2022 ECWSA Meeting Minutes

 Call to order: The meeting was called to order by Ed Tanski at 6:05 p.m.

·         Members present; Ed Tanski, Vito Pilosi, III, Bob Dugan, Gary Nicklas, Tim Green, and Joe Weltner

·         Others present: Chris Reese, Esq., Mark Smith, HRG

 

Public Session:  This meeting was open to the public.

 

 

Review of minutes from August 17th, 2022

 

Motion by Vito Pilosi, III to approve August 17th, 2022, minutes as presented.

Seconded by Gary Nicklas. Unanimously approved.

 

Chairman’s Report:  Ed Tanski

·         Update on Connoquenessing Township sewer project.

·         Review of tap fees for O’Conner property abandoned tap.

 

Motion by Vito Pilosi, III to abide by ECWSA rules and regulations regarding abandoned tap fees and the required new tap fee for 105 Margaret Avenue. Seconded by Bob Dugan. Unanimously approved.

 

Committees: No reports.

 

Budget Report:

 

Motion by Vito Pilosi, III to approve the budget report as presented.

Seconded by Gary Nicklas. Unanimously approved.

 

Accounts Payable:

 

Motion by Vito Pilosi, III to approve accounts payable as presented.

Seconded by Gary Nicklas. Unanimously approved.


Transfers:

 

Motion by Vito Pilosi, III to approve monthly transfers as amended.

Seconded by Gary Nicklas. Unanimously approved.


09-21-2022 OFFICE REPORT: Laura Kamienski

                                                                                                                                                                   

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

·         There was $448.14 in late charges generated on September 1st, 2022. Seventy-six delinquent notices were sent on 09-15-2022. Door notices are scheduled for 09-30-2022

 

We billed $162,893.50 EC BORO & $14,702.59 CALLERY BOR0 JULY 2022 BILLING

TOTAL $177,596.09

 

Discussion, Updates & Action Items:

·         Evans City Borough Purchase of Assets 2023 CPI calculation and new payment amount.

·         Basilone Rental Property tenant bill copy.


Operations Report: Martin Fabian – No report.

§  Discussion regarding industrial user agreement violation and CWM bill for Marburger Dairy required testing to be added to surcharge.

§  Discussion regarding missed and or late samples surcharges.

§  Three water main breaks.

 

Engineering Report: Mark Smith, HRG

§  Update on Maplewood project and replenishment of $1585.00 into escrow account.

§  Callery Pump Station Project

§  Callery pump station and water meter replacement grant application to Butler County was submitted.

§  Plan drawings are nearly finalized.

§  Easement agreement plan being prepared for Ascensus.

§  Dan Cox, EMA will be in contact regarding generator exchange

§  Discussion regarding Low Pressure Sanitary Details & Water Meter Pit Details.

§  Sewer availability letter sent for subdivision in Callery Borough.

§  Cross Connection Backflow Prevention Program – amended agreement has been reviewed by attorney. One final review in progress. Representative would like to have meeting with staff to explain the program.

§  Discussion regarding refinancing and dye testing for rules and regulations.

§  Hydrant GIS mapping is completed.

 

Solicitor’s Report:  Chris Reese, Esq. – No report.


Motion to adjourn by Ed Tanski. Seconded by Joe Weltner. Unanimously approved.